Government Relations Manager

Job description

Basic Purpose Manages NV Energy government affairs and government lobbying. Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with key local government officials, key stakeholders, and community leaders. Works with high-level government representatives. Advises and counsels senior management on government and private sector perception of company. Supports Government Relations Executive Team. Coordinates local political initiatives with state and federal level strategies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manages NV Energy government affairs and government lobbying - Oversees all local government affairs activity that generate support and goodwill for company positions and policies - Coordinates and directs activities that strengthen NV Energy’s effectiveness at the local political level, within northern and southern service territories. Acts as a lobbyist. - Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key local government officials and community leaders - Fosters high visibility by developing and nurturing relationships and alliances with government, business, economic development, civic, and policy-making organizations related to...